The wrench light, known as the Maintenance Minder, indicates that scheduled service is due. You can reset it yourself after performing maintenance, but the exact steps depend on your Accord’s model year. This guide covers the most common current-generation Accords and provides a method for older models as well.
What the wrench light means
The maintenance Minder in Honda vehicles tracks service intervals such as oil changes, tire rotations, and other routine upkeep. When service is performed, resetting the Minder clears the reminder and resets the countdown. If maintenance hasn’t actually been completed, resetting the light won’t substitute for the needed work, and the reminder may return at the next interval.
Resetting the wrench light on a Honda Accord
The following are model-year–specific methods. Before attempting a reset, ensure any required maintenance has been completed and consult your owner's manual if you’re unsure about your exact model year.
Most common method (2018-2024 Honda Accord and similar modern models)
Use these steps to reset Maintenance Minder on the latest-generation Accords. The process relies on the information display and steering wheel controls.
- Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off.
- Display the Maintenance Minder screen on the instrument cluster using the steering wheel controls.
- Select the Maintenance option, then choose Reset (or press and hold the SELECT/RESET button until Reset is confirmed).
- Watch for a confirmation (Reset Complete) and the wrench icon disappearing from the display.
- Turn the ignition OFF, then start the engine to verify the light is no longer illuminated.
Resetting using this method tells the car that maintenance has been performed and resets the countdown for the next service interval.
Older Honda Accord models (roughly 2013-2017) or non-Maintenance Minder setups
For older Accords that use a more basic maintenance reminder, use the trip/odometer controls to reach the maintenance reminder screen and reset the indicator accordingly.
- Turn the ignition to ON with the engine OFF.
- Use the trip odometer/selector button to cycle the display to the Maintenance Due or Maintenance Minder screen.
- Press and hold the RESET/SELECT button until the display shows a reset message or the wrench icon resets.
- Release, turn the ignition OFF, and then start the engine to confirm the wrench light is off.
- If the light remains after resetting, ensure maintenance was completed or consult a dealer for assistance.
These older procedures rely on the instrument cluster buttons and may vary slightly by trim level; if in doubt, check the owner’s manual for your exact year and trim.
Summary
Resetting the wrench light is a straightforward process once you know which method your Accord uses. Key points: perform the requested maintenance first, then use the Maintenance Minder screen and the reset control to clear the reminder. If the light stays on after attempting reset, there may be an actual service requirement or a fault in the system—consult a Honda dealer or qualified mechanic for a diagnostic.